Shopping on Cyber Monday? Remember to Stay Aware!

Posted by karl on Nov 30, 2009 in Security | 0 comments Cyber Monday is the online counterpart to Black Friday where you shop able to shop from your computer for bargains while avoiding the long lines. We like to remind our clients to trust their gut as we know; offers that sound too good to be true often are. Remember keep your documentation of online orders and especially during the holidays, check credit card statements often for suspicious any...
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Social Networks Still Require You To Be Vigilant

Posted by karl on Aug 25, 2009 in Security | 0 comments The following was posted by a friend on Facebook. I’m reposting w/permission – removing the person’s identity - as I feel this is a very important message that reminds us to be vigilant on Social Networks: Let’s face it, social networking sites have enabled people coming together like never before. I have met many wonderful people. I am appreciative of all the people who have...
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Fake Social Network Profiles: a New Form of Identity Theft

Posted by karl on Feb 17, 2009 in Security | 0 comments If you haven’t considered locking down your identity on social networks, maybe it’s time you did. This has been a regular occurrence for celebrities by pranksters, but now it may become a attack surface for identity thieves! http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/fake_social_network_profiles_a.php
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Some Tips To Keep Your Identity Safe In 2009

Posted by karl on Jan 13, 2009 in Blog, Security | 0 comments Here are some quick tips to keep your identity safe in 2009: Do not post personal information on social networking sites (MySpace, Facebook, etc.) Review your consumer credit reports annually. Shred and destroy unwanted documents that contain personal information. Don’t leave mail in your mailbox overnight or on weekends. Watch for people who “Shoulder Surf” when you’re at...
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Warning Of Malicious USB Exploit

Posted by karl on Nov 21, 2008 in Hardware, Security, Technology, Trends | 0 comments http://www.us-cert.gov/current/#malicious_code_spreading_through_usb As we have blogged previously about security holes and data leakage, we wanted to alert everyone about the report by US-CERT about the malicious exploits of USB devices (which includes cameras, smartphones, and PDAs) and an earlier security tip of protecting USB devices (http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/tips/ST08-001.html). Remember...
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Warning From The FTC – A “Phish-erman’s Special”

Posted by karl on Oct 18, 2008 in Security | 0 comments With the financial crisis in full swing, the FTC is putting out a warning that there may be more Phishing sites spun up in an attempt to capture your financial information. However, we believe they may also use a Security Certificate Trojan rather than a phishing attempt. As always, avoid clicking on any links within emails from untrusted sources. Even if you recognize the sender, if they are...
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